2026-09-19 - Thousands of NZ buildings no longer require earthquake strengthening and 9 more stories
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown welcomes the legislation, saying "common sense has prevailed" for building owners in the city. A public inquiry identified opportunities that were missed to keep the children safe. Now OT's chief executive says she is "seeking answers". The environmental group claims 35,000 attended the march, but police report somewhat less. Numbers have dropped with a level of herd immunity from both vaccinations and people who have had the viru…